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[Q] Bricked Phone

Hi,
I recently got asked by a friend to flash his google nexus one phone. like a mug i said yes and now i have a issue where it turns on, vibrates 7 times and stays at the splash screen with the x on it. I can boot into the fast boot / recovery mode but nothing works.
this happened after i tried to root the phone, it said waiting for device and didnt do anything so i killed the app (Superoneclick) the phone disappeared from device manager and now wont go past the splash screen.
Does anyone have any idea how i can get it back? .. thanks in advance for any help.
James

I'm guessing, since you used S-O-C, the bootloader is not unlocked. The only way I know how to fix it is if you OEM unlock it. You'll need fastboot and your Android SDK setup correctly.
Once you have the setup done, change directories to the tools folder, wherever you put your sdk. Boot your phone into fastboot by holding the trackball while powering it on.
Code:
cd C:\asdk\tools\
Plug your phone into USB, and check if the computer sees it
Code:
fastboot devices
Unlock the bootloader (THERE IS NO GOING BACK! You can never re-lock a Nexus)
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
Now you can flash a boot.img and system.img (preferably pre-rooted) from fastboot, and it should boot normally. If the phone boots, the phone is perma-rooted, and won't need any other rooting procedure (you just need to flash a rooted rom). Next time, be a little more careful

Hi wdfowty
at running the risk of asking for more help and making you cross could you post some links to these downloads?
I am a total newbie to these phones and want to make sure i have the right apps.
thanks again for the help and the quick response... and if i manage to get this phone back believe me it will be the last one i try to flash !!
cheers
James

Nah, you've got me wrong. I'm all about helping people that are willing and able to be helped.
Follow this guide, it'll walk you through the steps to set up your sdk and unlock the bootloader. The guide is a little dated, so the info might not be 100%, but it's generally everything you'll need to know. If you get stuck, feel free to ask.

Hi again,
when i run the command fastboot devices i get an error AdbWinApi.dll is missing.
it tells me to reinstall the app but i have done that and also run all the updates and i still get the same error?
Interstingly i also get the phone to fastboot and it says in red text on the phone fastboot.usb but i cant see anything in device manager that says Nexus one etc?
any more help appreciated.... worst case you dont fancy a christmas break over in England do you?
cheers
james

jamesabennett said:
Hi again,
when i run the command fastboot devices i get an error AdbWinApi.dll is missing.
it tells me to reinstall the app but i have done that and also run all the updates and i still get the same error?
Interstingly i also get the phone to fastboot and it says in red text on the phone fastboot.usb but i cant see anything in device manager that says Nexus one etc?
any more help appreciated.... worst case you dont fancy a christmas break over in England do you?
cheers
james
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With the latest version of the SDK tools, they changed the directory for adb and fastboot. Unfortunately I'm not on my Windows machine... but check in the directory where you have the SDK extracted to and look for a platform-tools directory (iirc). From there, you should see fastboot.
So basically where it says this "Type: cd C:\android-sdk-windows\tools" change it to "C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools". Keep in mind that directory name may change... again, I'm not on my Windows machine right now.

Hi again,
thanks for the continued help. I have managed to get past that, i have OEM unlocked the phone and managed to copy the flash image to the device using the commands in the link you sent me.
problem i have now is when i go into recovery the phone again just pulls up the splash screen and vibrates 7 times.
i believe what should happen according to the link is to follow the 6 steps below.. even i can do that, but the phone doesnt get that far
//Turn phone off -> Hold Volume Down, hold Power button
//Press Volume Down to highlight Recovery -> press Power to select Recovery
//Backup/Restore -> Nand backup
//Wipe -> Wipe data/factory reset
//Wipe -> Dalvik Cache
//Flash zip from sdcard -> alpha-r##-update-modacocustomrom-nexusone-desire-withadditions-signed.zip (Or whatever other ROM you're using.)
another point is it runs a couple of lines of blue txt relating to the sd card, but it flashes up and dissapears too quickly for me to be able to read it and send across to you.
thanks again and if you can work this out i owe you a beer !!
James

jamesabennett said:
Hi again,
thanks for the continued help. I have managed to get past that, i have OEM unlocked the phone and managed to copy the flash image to the device using the commands in the link you sent me.
problem i have now is when i go into recovery the phone again just pulls up the splash screen and vibrates 7 times.
i believe what should happen according to the link is to follow the 6 steps below.. even i can do that, but the phone doesnt get that far
//Turn phone off -> Hold Volume Down, hold Power button
//Press Volume Down to highlight Recovery -> press Power to select Recovery
//Backup/Restore -> Nand backup
//Wipe -> Wipe data/factory reset
//Wipe -> Dalvik Cache
//Flash zip from sdcard -> alpha-r##-update-modacocustomrom-nexusone-desire-withadditions-signed.zip (Or whatever other ROM you're using.)
another point is it runs a couple of lines of blue txt relating to the sd card, but it flashes up and dissapears too quickly for me to be able to read it and send across to you.
thanks again and if you can work this out i owe you a beer !!
James
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Have you flashed the recovery image using fastboot, or did you only copy the recover image to the sdcard? Step IV in that guide.

It sounds like you need to reinstall your recovery.
Download the recovery found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=611829
Rename that file to recovery.img and place it somewhere you can remember
Boot the phone into fastboot by holding down the trackball and pressing power button.
Code:
fastboot devices
Code:
fastboot flash recovery C:\path\to\recovery.img
If all went well, there should be no errors. On the phone, use the volume keys to select "Bootloader". It will take you to a white screen with the blue text (ignore it, it's looking for update files like "PASSIMG.zip"). Select recovery, and it'll boot into recovery. If you see menu items, you are good!

I ran the fastboot command and used the flash image ending 2.0.0
this is driving me round the bend !!

What happened when you used the fastboot flash command? Did you see a bar on the top right of the phone?

wdfowty said:
It sounds like you need to reinstall your recovery.
Download the recovery found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=611829
Rename that file to recovery.img and place it somewhere you can remember
Boot the phone into fastboot by holding down the trackball and pressing power button.
Code:
fastboot devices
Code:
fastboot flash recovery C:\path\to\recovery.img
If all went well, there should be no errors. On the phone, use the volume keys to select "Bootloader". It will take you to a white screen with the blue text (ignore it, it's looking for update files like "PASSIMG.zip"). Select recovery, and it'll boot into recovery. If you see menu items, you are good!
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i do that and it accepts the recovery file and the progress bar goes up on the right hand side and the cmd prompt says its all good. then when i select recovery the phone goes to the black background with the four coloured cross and the unlocked padlock, vibrates 7 times and just hangs on that screen
beleive it or not it booted up a moment ago and the phone worked like it did before with v2.2 on it. so i am happy now it can be recovered... i just dont know what to do to straighten it out!

yes. the bar goes up on the right hand side of the phone. and i have definitely unlocked it as it now says unlocked at the top of the menu.

Have you tried to reimage the phone with the passimg method? Directions are provided in the wiki, under the unlock/restore heading:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik...des_&_Tutorials#Unroot_.2F_Restore_your_Nexus
Follow PASSIMG method (filename is case sensitive).
The link to the files is on the word "here" on step 2.
Use FRG33.
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App

[SUPERGUIDE] ICS-Root-Flash-Stock

HTC HOLIDAY SUPERGUIDE​STOCK ICS ROOT NOW WORKS​
***(BEFORE YOU BEGIN)
- You MUST be on a stock ROM with the bootloader locked or re-locked
- If you are NOT locked/re-locked or you are on a custom ROM, then you MUST follow the following directions...
- Boot into H-Boot by powering off. Once off, power back on and hold VOL DOWN + POWER BUTTON, once in HBOOT go to "fastboot" and click the power button to select
- Download the WCXJB ROOT PACK zip from the bottom to your desktop and unzip it
- Inside the unzipped WCXJB ROOT PACK folder, hold SHIFT and RIGHT CLICK, select open a command window here
- Run this code in the command prompt without quotes
- "fastboot oem lock"
- Now reboot
- Now, we will flash you back to the original stock ROM you were on
- Pick the RUU for your specific device. For example, the one for AT&T has the word "Cingular" in it, the one for Rogers says "Rogers" in it.
- You will find the RUU's here http://www.filefactory.com/f/002b74e0f4775869/ (THANKS to user football)
- Once you download the correct RUU, make sure your phone is plugged in via USB to your computer and you have the correct drivers (or just HTC Sync) installed on your computer
- Run the executable and follow the steps to flash the stock ROM
- Once the ROM loads, you can move on to the next steps
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***(IF YOU ARE ON AT&T AND YOU DON'T WANT TO S-OFF)
- Go here and under software downloads, download the file that is over 400mb
- Follow the instructions that are listed right above the download button to run the RUU
- Once that is done, do step 1 and then step 4. I repeat, SKIP steps 2 and 3.
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1) Unlock the bootloader via HTCdev website
- You need to go the the HTC dev website and do the unlock (THIS WILL WIPE ALL YOUR PERSONAL DATA). You must follow the exact instructions they give you. Most people seem to have the biggest problem with the token.
http://htcdev.com/bootloader
- Tip: When copying your token, start with and INCLUDE the line that says "<<<<< Identifier Token Start >>>>>", end with and INCLUDE the line that says "<<<<< Identifier Token End >>>>>"
- Tip 2: Do NOT include the "INFO" portion of every line
- Tip 3: Keep the bin file it gives you just in case you need to relock the bootloader in the future
- Tip 3: On Linux, when getting the token, remember to run fastboot under sudo
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2) S Off the device (Juopunutbear/WildChild)
- MAKE SURE YOU ARE ON A STOCK ROM WITH AN UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER
- Download the WCXJB ROOT PACK zip below to your desktop and UNZIP it
- On your phone, make sure in your settings, USB Debugging is ENABLED in development
- Turn off your phone, turn it back on my holding power + volume down
- Use the volume rocker and power button to select fastboot
- Connect your phone to your PC
- Inside the WCXJB ROOT PACK, click shift + right click and select "Open command window here"
- Enter in these commands without the quotes
- "fastboot flash recovery wcxrecovery.img"
- Now you can boot up your phone
- Download and put Vivid_CWM_Root_VER2 zip file on root of internal sdcard (aka NOT in any folders)
- Boot into H-Boot like you did before (turn off phone, turn back on holding power + vol down), and use the volume rockers to go to "recovery" and press the power button to select it
- Select "install zip from sdcard"
- Select the VIVID_CWM_ROOT_VER2.zip through recovery and then reboot your phone
- You are now ready to S-OFF
- Go to the link below and click the URL in the first post and follow the instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1576668
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3) Update the HBOOT (Juopunutbear)
- If you haven't already, download the WCXJB ROOT PACK zip below to your desktop and UNZIP it
- Make sure in your settings, USB Debugging is ENABLED in development
- Turn off your phone, turn it back on my holding power + volume down
- Use the volume rocker and power button to select fastboot
- Connect your phone to your PC
- Inside the WCXJB ROOT PACK you just downloaded, click shift + right click and select "Open command window here"
- Enter in these commands without the quotes
- "fastboot erase cache"
- "fastboot oem rebootRUU"
- "fastboot flash zip jb_hboot.zip"
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4) Perm-Root your device (WildChild)
- Turn off your phone, turn it back on my holding power + volume down
- Use the volume rocker and power button to select fastboot
- Connect your phone to your PC
- Inside the WCXJB ROOT PACK, click shift + right click and select "Open command window here"
- Enter in these commands without the quotes
- "fastboot flash recovery wcxrecovery.img"
- Now you can boot up your phone
- Download and put Vivid_CWM_Root_VER2 zip file on root of internal sdcard (aka NOT in any folders)
- Boot into H-Boot like you did before (turn off phone, turn back on holding power + vol down), and use the volume rockers to go to "recovery" and press the power button to select it
- Select "install zip from sdcard"
- Select the VIVID_CWM_ROOT_VER2.zip through recovery and then reboot your phone
- You are now rooted and I recommend flashing a matching kernel + ROM for root to stick
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(Optional) Flash a custom Kernel/Recovery (Three options, I suggest the THIRD)
*ATTENTION* IF FLASHING A KERNEL FOR A NEW ROM YOU WANT, YOU MUST FLASH THE ROM IMMEDIATELY AFTER FLASHING THE KERNEL WITHOUT BOOTING UP, THE KERNEL COMES FIRST. OTHERWISE, YOU MIGHT BOOT LOOP.
FIRST (AUTO) (joeykrim's FlashImageGUI method)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1423151
OR
SECOND (AUTO) (xboarder56's method)
- First, turn off wifi on your phone
- If you have SetCPU installed or any other program where you have altered to overclock or underclock, DISABLE the "set on boot" option
- You will have to download Easy Kernel Flasher v03.zip which is attached below
- Next plug in your phone and make sure its getting detected
- After that extract the zip file (kernel flasher)
- Place the boot.img of the kernel you want flashed in the "Kernel-Here" folder.
- Make sure android debugging is enabled on your phone via settings
- Click Flash.bat for windows or Flash.sh for linux and wait for it to close terminal
- Wait for your phone to reboot and wait 5-10 minutes. Then reboot again and wait 5 minutes, then you're good to go!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1328141
OR
THIRD (Manual) (Pirateghost's method)
- Extract the boot.img out of the kernel file or ROM zip that you want and put it in the same directory as your fastboot.exe/fastboot executable (it might be easiest to download the WCXJB_ROOT_PACK.zip from below and unzip it, put the boot.img in there)
- Boot phone into hboot/bootloader (make sure you are in fastboot mode)
- Connect phone to PC
- Inside the unzipped WCXJB_ROOT_PACK folder, click shift + right click, select "open a command window here"
- Enter these codes separately to flash the kernel and reboot the phone
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot reboot
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(Optional) Flash a custom ROM
*ATTENTION* IF FLASHING A KERNEL IS NEEDED FOR THE ROM YOU WANT TO FLASH, FLASH THE KERNEL FIRST, THEN THE ROM AFTER, OR ELSE YOU MAY BOOT LOOP.
1) Download a ROM, it should be in a zip file (MAKE SURE the ROM is pre rooted, or else you might lose root. If you do not know, ask the respective dev)
2) Connect your phone to your computer through the USB and mount the storage card (storage mode)
3) Copy the ROM you downloaded and put it on the ROOT of your storage card (not in any folders)
4) Power off your phone. Then power it on holding the POWER and VOLUME DOWN buttons. You should be in H-Boot, now use the volume rocker to select recovery (the power button "selects" it)
5) Once in recovery, scroll down to "backup and restore" and select it, now select "backup". This will give you a safe ROM to fall back on and restore in case anything goes wrong
- IF YOU ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH BACKING UP, pull the battery, boot back into recovery (power + vol down then select recovery) and try again. OR you may have to boot up and delete the old partial backups with a file explorer and try again. OR make sure your USB is no longer connected and try again.
6) Get back to the main recovery menu and select "wipe data/factory reset". Select "Yes" when prompted.
7) Get back to the main recovery menu and select "wipe cache partition". Select "Yes" when prompted.
8) Get back to the main recovery menu and select "advanced". Now select "Wipe dalvik cache" and select "Yes" when prompted.
9) Get back to the main recovery menu and select "Install zip from SD card". Choose the ROM you just put on the storage card, and select "Yes".
10) IF your ROM will not install correctly or you get an error and you are using the recovery from the superguide (this one) then tell the dev of the ROM to update their script to work with the new recovery
11) Get back to the main recovery menu and select "Reboot now". Your ROM will now be loaded up. Do not panic if it takes a small while (5 minutes at most I'd say) because the first boot always takes some time.
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(Optional) Remove CIQ (8125Omnimax's method)
Go here and follow every step precisely
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1415335
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Wondering about a basic question? Look in this General Knowledge Thread to see if your answer is there.​
MORE INFO IN THE SECOND POST​
THANKS to GSLEON3, EvilDevnull, WildChild, xboarder56, erik10002, frigid, 8125Omnimax, Pirateghost, thecubed, bjg222, drewdatrip, pside15 (let me know if I missed anyone else)
(If you think I am missing something, please tell me and I'll add it )

6) (Optional) Return to stock (locked bootloader, unrooted, etc) (Many thanks to Pirateghost)
- First, you are going to need to re-lock your bootloader.
- Boot into H-Boot by powering off. Once off, power back on and hold VOL DOWN + POWER BUTTON, once in HBOOT go to "fastboot" and click the power button to select
- Download the adbfastbootrecovery zip from the bottom of the post and EXTRACT it to your desktop
- Go to your computer file explorer and find your desktop "folder", hold SHIFT and RIGHT CLICK, select open a command window here
- Run this code in the command prompt
Code:
fastboot oem lock
- Now reboot
- Now, we will flash you back to the original stock ROM you were on. There are two options for this, the second does NOT need a windows device.
FIRST OPTION (RUU)
- Pick the RUU for your specific device. For example, the one for AT&T has the word "Cingular" in it, the one for Rogers says "Rogers" in it.
- You will find the RUU's here http://www.filefactory.com/f/002b74e0f4775869/ (THANKS to user football)
- Once you download the correct RUU, make sure your phone is plugged in via USB to your computer and you have the correct drivers (or just HTC Sync) installed on your computer
- Run the executable and follow the steps to flash the stock ROM
- Once the ROM loads, you should be good to go
- If you returned to stock because of a bug or issue, and want to root again, make sure to go back and follow the steps PRECISELY to perm root, flash CWM, flash a ROM, flash a kernel, etc. Remember, flash ROM IMMEDIATELY after flashing the kernel
OR
SECOND OPTION (PH39IMG.zip flash)
- Put this file for AT&T or this file for Rogers on a microSD card as is (it should be named PH39IMG.zip)
- Power down the phone, insert microSD and boot back into bootloader (power button + vol down)
- It should automatically find the zip file and flash the stock image (this includes recovery, system, everything stock.)
- If you returned to stock because of a bug or issue, and want to root again, make sure to go back and follow the steps PRECISELY to perm root, flash CWM, flash a ROM, flash a kernel, etc. Remember, flash ROM IMMEDIATELY after flashing the kernel
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radi0chik said:
can anyone confirm that HTC supertool works with the vivid?
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Works great

Woohoo! Thanks all Finally rooted!

radi0chik said:
Woohoo! Thanks all Finally rooted!
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Good deal
Sent from my HTC PH39100 using xda premium

Just a quick question, is there a way to relock the bootloader?

markjo said:
Just a quick question, is there a way to relock the bootloader?
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Yes. That is why the guide says to keep that bin file. However, relocking the bootloader does not necessarily fix your voided warranty. If relocked, your device will not show up as "Locked", it will show up as "Relocked" to HTC.

You could add a part about flashing custom kernels like the one for the hollicakes ROM. That was even confusing to me and I've flashed numerous phones hundreds of times.

pside15 said:
You could add a part about flashing custom kernels like the one for the hollicakes ROM. That was even confusing to me and I've flashed numerous phones hundreds of times.
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I was actually thinking about doing that earlier but got cut short in time. I'll add it though.
Sent from my HTC PH39100 using xda premium

Looks great, thanks for collecting all this stuff in one place! So happy to finally have a bootloader unlock, CWM, and permanent root!

bjg222 said:
Looks great, thanks for collecting all this stuff in one place! So happy to finally have a bootloader unlock, CWM, and permanent root!
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Thanks man. It didn't take too long, maybe 20-30 minutes. The flashing ROM and kernel parts may be a little outdated though. I took them from old notepad files from when I had my Inspire. Oh well, it still should do the job .

So I followed your guide and was able to unlock my bootloader, and root my phone. It is hard to tell if it truly is rooted or not, but I loaded up a couple
apps that only work when rooted and SuperUser passed them through. Good stuff all around
However that WiFi tether just doesn't seem to be working for me. I turn it on, connect my MAC but then can't actually get on the internet.
I know when I had my Inspire, I would a custom ROM on and I was able to just turn on mobile hotspot in the settings area and it worked without saying I needed a plan. Is there anything like that for the Vivid? Or does someone need to make a custom ROM with that feature included.
I mainly need root, so I could get that feature, everything is perfect!

verseman said:
So I followed your guide and was able to unlock my bootloader, and root my phone. It is hard to tell if it truly is rooted or not, but I loaded up a couple
apps that only work when rooted and SuperUser passed them through. Good stuff all around
However that WiFi tether just doesn't seem to be working for me. I turn it on, connect my MAC but then can't actually get on the internet.
I know when I had my Inspire, I would a custom ROM on and I was able to just turn on mobile hotspot in the settings area and it worked without saying I needed a plan. Is there anything like that for the Vivid? Or does someone need to make a custom ROM with that feature included.
I mainly need root, so I could get that feature, everything is perfect!
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To double check root, I use Root Checker (just search the market for Root Checker), and it'll tell you. Also, TitaniumBackup will tell you if you're rooted or not when you start it.
As for WiFi Tether, rooting by itself doesn't unlock that feature. Most custom roms make tweaks to enable it. So far, it doesn't look like anybody's found to right way to release the AT&T check that's performed when trying to turn it on, so in the stock ROM, you still won't be able to use if without the proper plan. There's been enough posts asking about it, though, that I'm sure a way will show up soon enough. I'm poking around in the system files right now to see if can find something useful.

Nice job getting all this in on place.
One question:
3) (Optional) Custom CWM Recovery
Go here and follow every step precisely
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1343625
This thread looks like it is for creating a CWM Recovery and root do both files need to be used and is this working on Vivid as well as Raider? (I know it should just don't want to assume)
adbfastbootrecovery.zip (this seems to be the recovery file)
VIVID_CWM_ROOT.zip (this one seems to be for rooting, is this one necessary as well to ge the recovery?)
Thanks just don't want to screw up and have to reload everything since I can't do NAND yet.

Having trouble with the HTC Super Tool. The drivers file won't launch, and when I try to run the bat file it says file path not specified... I am running windows using parallels on Mac OSX Lion. It's just weird that the driver file won't open up and run completely. I even tried running as admin.
Also, when i connect it to the computer, do i pick just charge only, htc sync, or disk drive? Or does it matter?

cyber_pete said:
Nice job getting all this in on place.
One question:
3) (Optional) Custom CWM Recovery
Go here and follow every step precisely
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1343625
This thread looks like it is for creating a CWM Recovery and root do both files need to be used and is this working on Vivid as well as Raider? (I know it should just don't want to assume)
adbfastbootrecovery.zip (this seems to be the recovery file)
VIVID_CWM_ROOT.zip (this one seems to be for rooting, is this one necessary as well to ge the recovery?)
Thanks just don't want to screw up and have to reload everything since I can't do NAND yet.
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This has been reported working for.the Vivid once the bootloader is unlocked.
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cyber_pete said:
Nice job getting all this in on place.
One question:
3) (Optional) Custom CWM Recovery
Go here and follow every step precisely
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1343625
This thread looks like it is for creating a CWM Recovery and root do both files need to be used and is this working on Vivid as well as Raider? (I know it should just don't want to assume)
adbfastbootrecovery.zip (this seems to be the recovery file)
VIVID_CWM_ROOT.zip (this one seems to be for rooting, is this one necessary as well to ge the recovery?)
Thanks just don't want to screw up and have to reload everything since I can't do NAND yet.
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There's no need to flash the VIVD_CWM_ROOT.zip if you root using the SuperTool. I used the SuperTool (options 1, then 2 - prep, then root) to get root, then flashed CWM using the fastboot command given in the linked thread. Worked like a charm. I suppose it would work just as well, however, if you unlock the bootloader, flash CWM, then flash the VIVID_CWM_ROOT.zip, bypassing the SuperTool all together.

bjg222 said:
There's no need to flash the VIVD_CWM_ROOT.zip if you root using the SuperTool. I used the SuperTool (options 1, then 2 - prep, then root) to get root, then flashed CWM using the fastboot command given in the linked thread. Worked like a charm. I suppose it would work just as well, however, if you unlock the bootloader, flash CWM, then flash the VIVID_CWM_ROOT.zip, bypassing the SuperTool all together.
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the idea behind using the CWM rooting method is that you dont have to root using any kind of exploits. the exploits were leaving residual problems with sdcard mounting and the CWM is the much cleaner way of rooting. those residuals may not exist any more, but when i threw the CWM together, it was because of a request for it, and it didnt require an exploit.

slapshot30 said:
This has been reported working for.the Vivid once the bootloader is unlocked.
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In reality, it might be best to just do the steps involving flashing the recovery, as using the SuperTool, su & busybox are already installed. So I think all that's needed are steps 2 - 6, as the rest deal with stuff already done by the SuperTool

bjg222 said:
There's no need to flash the VIVD_CWM_ROOT.zip if you root using the SuperTool. I used the SuperTool (options 1, then 2 - prep, then root) to get root, then flashed CWM using the fastboot command given in the linked thread. Worked like a charm. I suppose it would work just as well, however, if you unlock the bootloader, flash CWM, then flash the VIVID_CWM_ROOT.zip, bypassing the SuperTool all together.
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I'll update the post, thanks for that. Do you think doing away with the supertool would be an easier method then?
Sent from my HTC PH39100 using xda premium

[How to] Manually update to 4.2

Figured this would cut down on threads and questions. I have made a video showing how to manually update to 4.1.2 (WILL ALSO WORK FOR 4.2, just use the correct file that I link to) on your Nexus 7.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwlXQoAzrBE
Hope this helps.

Thank you =) will try
-Google

I hope people actually watch and learn from this tutorial instead of waiting around for some point and click tool powered by unicorn blood and hamsters. It's an excellent tutorial and gets you in touch with your device by using the exact tools Google provided you to use for this exact thing.. Use them, they are invaluable.

This means we can't use the old method of putting update.zip file in the root folder and let the system upgrades by itself.

Terrific video but for one problem: My N7 doesn't seem to want to go into Recovery.
Using adb reboot recovery gets me into the red triangle screen, but pressing Power+VolUp just gets the Google logo and pressing all three buttons just restarts it. Something is screwy and I've wasted about three hours on messing with it. I never get the screen shown at 3:41.
If I cold start it by pressing Power+VolUp+VolDn, it brings up a screen with an Android on its back with the body open and a big green Start pointing to the Power button and arrows next to the volume buttons. In the lower left in white computer type is:
FASTBOOT MODE
PRODUCT NAME - grouper
VARIANT - not defined yet
HW VERSION - ER3
BOOTLOADER VERSION - 3.34
BASEBAND VERSION - N/A
SERIAL NUMBER - xxxxxxxxxxx
SIGNING - not defined yet
LOCK STATE - LOCKED
Pressing up or down twice brings up Recovery and pressing Power switches to a Google logo and that's the end of the show.
I followed your "How to install the Android SDK, ADB and Fastboot on your PC" video without a hitch (thank you for that one, too) and I have USB debugging turned on (as proven by adb reboot recovery working), so what the heck is going wrong with getting it past the red triangle screen?
EDIT: I'm bone stock, no root.

DirkBelig said:
Terrific video but for one problem: My N7 doesn't seem to want to go into Recovery.
Using adb reboot recovery gets me into the red triangle screen, but pressing Power+VolUp just gets the Google logo and pressing all three buttons just restarts it. Something is screwy and I've wasted about three hours on messing with it. I never get the screen shown at 3:41.
If I cold start it by pressing Power+VolUp+VolDn, it brings up a screen with an Android on its back with the body open and a big green Start pointing to the Power button and arrows next to the volume buttons. In the lower left in white computer type is:
FASTBOOT MODE
PRODUCT NAME - grouper
VARIANT - not defined yet
HW VERSION - ER3
BOOTLOADER VERSION - 3.34
BASEBAND VERSION - N/A
SERIAL NUMBER - xxxxxxxxxxx
SIGNING - not defined yet
LOCK STATE - LOCKED
Pressing up or down twice brings up Recovery and pressing Power switches to a Google logo and that's the end of the show.
I followed your "How to install the Android SDK, ADB and Fastboot on your PC" video without a hitch (thank you for that one, too) and I have USB debugging turned on (as proven by adb reboot recovery working), so what the heck is going wrong with getting it past the red triangle screen?
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I have the same exact same problem, except my bootloader is unlocked. Tried everything I could think of, and it still doesn't go into android recovery.

Insert your USB cable and make sure it's plugged into a charger or PC.. Recovery won't appear unless you are plugged in. It's an odd bug fixed when you update

I've been plugged in to both a charger and the PC. Come on, if I've fired off adb recovery reboot, doesn't that automatically suggest that I'm connected to the computer? I press Power+Volume Up and it does NOT instantly go to the screen it should, but brings up a Google logo and sits there forever.

styckx said:
Insert your USB cable and make sure it's plugged into a charger or PC.. Recovery won't appear unless you are plugged in. It's an odd bug fixed when you update
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Doesn't work in either case, it just hangs until the hard reboot kicks in.

DirkBelig said:
Terrific video but for one problem: My N7 doesn't seem to want to go into Recovery.
Using adb reboot recovery gets me into the red triangle screen, but pressing Power+VolUp just gets the Google logo and pressing all three buttons just restarts it. Something is screwy and I've wasted about three hours on messing with it. I never get the screen shown at 3:41.
If I cold start it by pressing Power+VolUp+VolDn, it brings up a screen with an Android on its back with the body open and a big green Start pointing to the Power button and arrows next to the volume buttons. In the lower left in white computer type is:
FASTBOOT MODE
PRODUCT NAME - grouper
VARIANT - not defined yet
HW VERSION - ER3
BOOTLOADER VERSION - 3.34
BASEBAND VERSION - N/A
SERIAL NUMBER - xxxxxxxxxxx
SIGNING - not defined yet
LOCK STATE - LOCKED
Pressing up or down twice brings up Recovery and pressing Power switches to a Google logo and that's the end of the show.
I followed your "How to install the Android SDK, ADB and Fastboot on your PC" video without a hitch (thank you for that one, too) and I have USB debugging turned on (as proven by adb reboot recovery working), so what the heck is going wrong with getting it past the red triangle screen?
EDIT: I'm bone stock, no root.
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Omega360 said:
I have the same exact same problem, except my bootloader is unlocked. Tried everything I could think of, and it still doesn't go into android recovery.
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I had the exact same issues. Turns out, I had to hold my volume button directly in the middle while holding power.

ShannonMS81 said:
I had the exact same issues. Turns out, I had to hold my volume button directly in the middle while holding power.
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THIS WORKED!!!!!!
OMFG!!! I burned the time I was going to watch the making of Prometheus Blu-ray trying to get this stupid thing to work! Where were you hours ago, man?!?!? Thank you!!! Better late than never.

Glad you got it.. BTW.. I did-misread what you said and yes, you would have had a USB cable in. All these posts are running together of people asking for help and having issues. Mah poor brain is getting em all mixed together.
Nexus 7 needs a coffee maker attachment!

qbking77 said:
Figured this would cut down on threads and questions. I have made a video showing how to manually update to 4.1.2 on your Nexus 7.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwlXQoAzrBE
Hope this helps.
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Great video! I might just be using this in the near future. I plan on waiting for the factory image (I just like having a full install on my devices when possible) instead of using just the zip file (that is if I dont get the update). Although if the update isnt showing up sometime soon then this is going to work for me just fine.

qbking77 said:
Figured this would cut down on threads and questions. I have made a video showing how to manually update to 4.1.2 on your Nexus 7.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwlXQoAzrBE
Hope this helps.
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can't enterthe stock recovery since i instaled CWM. removing it would bring the stock back ?

for some reason its not working for me. im fully stock, no root, locked bootloader. my pc recognizes N7 adb host and goes into recovery, but when i write the command "adb sideload 03a4eaf95f73.signed-nakasi-JZO54K-from-JRO03D.03a4eaf9.zip" it doesnt send it and just shows me the help info for adb. any suggestions why?
Thanks in advance

Same issue, when I "adb device" it will sometimes show as "device" and other times as something else (don't recall but not device). I can get into recover via "adb reboot recovery" and then into "update via adb" but when I "adb sideload.....(see above)" it just runs through the different commands as if "sideload" is not an option? Followed the video to a "T" and nothing.....thinking about rooting and doing it the old fashion way but this is the first android device I've had that I've not seen a reason to root right away...maybe should just wait for the OTA?

Ram1500 said:
for some reason its not working for me. im fully stock, no root, locked bootloader. my pc recognizes N7 adb host and goes into recovery, but when i write the command "adb sideload 03a4eaf95f73.signed-nakasi-JZO54K-from-JRO03D.03a4eaf9.zip" it doesnt send it and just shows me the help info for adb. any suggestions why?
Thanks in advance
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While in stock recovery and in the "apply update from adb" screen, type in the command window "adb devices". It should say:
<your device serial number> sideload
If it does not, check the drivers in device manager. You may need to manually install it. I had to on mine.

Cheers qbking77, worked a treat.
First time I pushed using adb & after following your tut life is good. Thanks again!

Ram1500 said:
for some reason its not working for me. im fully stock, no root, locked bootloader. my pc recognizes N7 adb host and goes into recovery, but when i write the command "adb sideload 03a4eaf95f73.signed-nakasi-JZO54K-from-JRO03D.03a4eaf9.zip" it doesnt send it and just shows me the help info for adb. any suggestions why?
Thanks in advance
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You may be using an older version of adb that does not support the sideload command.

Jwoc12 said:
Same issue, when I "adb device" it will sometimes show as "device" and other times as something else (don't recall but not device). I can get into recover via "adb reboot recovery" and then into "update via adb" but when I "adb sideload.....(see above)" it just runs through the different commands as if "sideload" is not an option? Followed the video to a "T" and nothing.....thinking about rooting and doing it the old fashion way but this is the first android device I've had that I've not seen a reason to root right away...maybe should just wait for the OTA?
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It should say 8sdgfs3JKSDBFkjk3 device or something like that. If it does not, you need to install the the correct driver.
My computer did not recognize my tablet at first. I went to this thread and installed PDAnet which installed the driver.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809195

Moto g 2 gen's display shut downs after locking the phone or after 'screen time out'

I have Moto g 2nd Gen Indian edition phone
I have been experiencing a strange issue with my phone from past week, when I lock down my phone via power button or closing the cover of magnetic flip-shell or whether it locks it down itself after 'screen time out' automatically the display just shut downs.
The phone is actually working in background as I can see LED notification sometimes. And when I connect my phone to PC via USB it even shows the Internal storage folder. I can even feel vibration on Powering off the device.
When I try to reboot the device, it boots up normally with Motorola logo animation and everything works fine until device gets lock down and this scenario continues as I reboot it again.
Sometime I can feel the bottom speaker grill getting hotter until I 'Power Off' the device forcefully.
So far I have tried fast booting the phone it boots up normally but issue is still there.
I even tried to run the phone in the safe mode but the issue persist even in safe mode.
I even wiped cache partition and also performed 'Factory Reset' via hard reset and soft reset but nothing is working.
I want to clarify that my phone isn't under warranty and also I have not even tempered my phone's software it is completely stock with android version 5.0.2 (recently updated via OTA).
I'm not allowed to post the image as a new user that's why I have written some software specific detail as below.
System version: 22.56.3.titan_retaildsds.retaildsdsall.en.03 retin
Build No: LXB22.99-16.3
Base band version: MSM8626BP_1032.3112.96.00R EMEA_DSDS_CUST
Kernel version: 3.4.42-g0bea67a
[email protected] #1
Wed Aug 26 00:26:33 CDT 2015
I don't think the 'Power Button' can be faulty as it's working as intended properly and almost all the time I use the official Motorola 'Magnetic flip-shells' so I rarely use the power button.
I suspect that this issue may have been caused by some virus or malware as I had visited some torrent hosting and too much ad hosting sites before the issue started.
I contacted Motorola support via chat session and they asked me to get it to the service center, but I have read very bad reviews about service center near my location and I'm afraid to go there.
Although I'm a software developer but in the area of 'Android development' I'm totally noob so joined the XDA to solve the issue with the help of experts.
Can I have some suggestion, solution on this issue? Any help of yours is appreciated.
Also I want to know that if 'Hard reset' can't solve the issue, does that mean the software of device has corrupted?

Try a hard reset first
If not solved use an easy installer

vaisakmct said:
Try a hard reset first
If not solved use an easy installer
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Well Hello sir thanks for the prompt reply, as I said earlier:
So far I have tried fast booting the phone it boots up normally but issue is still there.
I even tried to run the phone in the safe mode but the issue persist even in safe mode.
I even wiped cache partition and also performed 'Factory Reset' via hard reset and soft reset but nothing is working.
So hard reset is not working for me which I have performed 2-3 times, I guess I have to go through your another suggestion.
Ok, so by 'easy installer' did you mean this method described in below link?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/official-stock-firmware-5-0-2-lxb22-46-t3019612
I think method in #Post 1 is for my phone.
Does anyone have other solution or advise? Your guidance will be appreciated.

smartandcool3 said:
Well Hello sir thanks for the prompt reply, as I said earlier:
So far I have tried fast booting the phone it boots up normally but issue is still there.
I even tried to run the phone in the safe mode but the issue persist even in safe mode.
I even wiped cache partition and also performed 'Factory Reset' via hard reset and soft reset but nothing is working.
So hard reset is not working for me which I have performed 2-3 times, I guess I have to go through your another suggestion.
Ok, so by 'easy installer' did you mean this method described in below link?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/official-stock-firmware-5-0-2-lxb22-46-t3019612
I think method in #Post 1 is for my phone.
Does anyone have other solution or advise? Your guidance will be appreciated.
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ya this one will be best for u

vaisakmct said:
ya this one will be best for u
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Thank you,
The Easy installer method requires 'USB debugging enabled and RSA key Allowed', so I have enabled 'USB debugging' but I never get the 'RSA key allowed' dialogue.
I tried to attach cable to the different USB ports but I never get the 'RSA Key allowed' dialogue, How can I overcome this issue?

Thats not a pblm get in just fastboot mode click installer and select option for locked boot loader

vaisakmct said:
Thats not a pblm get in just fastboot mode click installer and select option for locked boot loader
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but as suggested by @reefuge in post #13 and #post16 in link below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/official-stock-firmware-5-0-2-lxb22-46-t3019612/page2
that 'Phone must have USB debugging enabled and RSA key Allowed, Usb cable plugged in and in normal use mode'
1. I have USB debugging enabled. If I plug in my Moto G a icon appears in the Notification-Center which says "USB debugging activated please click to disable"
2. if I go into the Device Manager I can see Android Device
3. I changed my USB-Setting to PTP
but nothing works.

smartandcool3 said:
Thank you,
The Easy installer method requires 'USB debugging enabled and RSA key Allowed', so I have enabled 'USB debugging' but I never get the 'RSA key allowed' dialogue.
I tried to attach cable to the different USB ports but I never get the 'RSA Key allowed' dialogue, How can I overcome this issue?
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no it does NOT require USB debugging anymore (that was version 1) You must be able to put phone manually into AP FASTBOOT mode by correct key combo
read instruction in zip file and attached here

reefuge said:
no it does NOT require USB debugging anymore (that was version 1) You must be able to put phone manually into AP FASTBOOT mode by correct key combo
read instruction in zip file and attached here
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Thank you @reefuge sir for the reply.
Does that mean I don't need Phone with 'USB debugging with RSA key allowed'?
All I have to do is to run the 'Magical batch file' of yours and watch the magic show in PC?
Ok one more question, I don't want to irritate you but I'm helpless and confused,
I wanted to ask you that after following this step in sequence:
1] ALL needed files are in the zip file you downloaded TO PC (not phone) including stock ROM files
2] Install Motorola device manager 2.5.4.exe for correct Usb drivers (choose repair if already installed) and install minimal ADB /fastboot v 1.31.exe
3] plug in Usb cable and PUT phone into AP Fastboot Flash mode
4] by holding power and volume down ( - ) until phone powers off to blank screen (may vibrate)
5] still holding both buttons count 1,2,3,4,5 and release both same time
6] Hopefully you should be in AP Fastboot Flash mode with USb cable plugged in?
7] if No go back to step [3] if YES continue
8] do not select anything on phone or press any more phone buttons - All done via pc no
9] Now run the EASY INSTALLER.bat file and watch both pc screen and phone screen
I assume that your program will show me following different menu options:
1)Flash stock ROM --- will flash stock rom / Logo / boot & recovery.img / modem files and bootloader -- this DOES NOT wipe phone so can upgrade / dirty flash keeping settings
2)Lock bootloader --- as above but locks boot loader --- tbh always better to use option 1)
3)Flash Fixed Logo -- Fixes the unlocked Boot Loader Warning EVEN if unlocked still
4)Reboot Phone -- Reboots phone --
5)Factory Reset --- wipes DATA and CACHE --- IF phone hangs at BOOT LOGO, do this Action. ALWAYS use if DOWNGRADING or Coming from A CUSTOM ROM
6)Exit --- Closes command prompt window and exits
from above 6 menu options, which options do I have to follow(related to my phone's condition) in sequence to revive my phone?
I have moto g which is unrooted, stock and with locked bootloader.
You valuable reply is appreciated

smartandcool3 said:
Thank you @reefuge sir for the reply.
Does that mean I don't need Phone with 'USB debugging with RSA key allowed'?
All I have to do is to run the 'Magical batch file' of yours and watch the magic show in PC?
Ok one more question, I don't want to irritate you but I'm helpless and confused,
I wanted to ask you that after following this step in sequence:
1] ALL needed files are in the zip file you downloaded TO PC (not phone) including stock ROM files
2] Install Motorola device manager 2.5.4.exe for correct Usb drivers (choose repair if already installed) and install minimal ADB /fastboot v 1.31.exe
3] plug in Usb cable and PUT phone into AP Fastboot Flash mode
4] by holding power and volume down ( - ) until phone powers off to blank screen (may vibrate)
5] still holding both buttons count 1,2,3,4,5 and release both same time
6] Hopefully you should be in AP Fastboot Flash mode with USb cable plugged in?
7] if No go back to step [3] if YES continue
8] do not select anything on phone or press any more phone buttons - All done via pc no
9] Now run the EASY INSTALLER.bat file and watch both pc screen and phone screen
I assume that your program will show me following different menu options:
1)Flash stock ROM --- will flash stock rom / Logo / boot & recovery.img / modem files and bootloader -- this DOES NOT wipe phone so can upgrade / dirty flash keeping settings
2)Lock bootloader --- as above but locks boot loader --- tbh always better to use option 1)
3)Flash Fixed Logo -- Fixes the unlocked Boot Loader Warning EVEN if unlocked still
4)Reboot Phone -- Reboots phone --
5)Factory Reset --- wipes DATA and CACHE --- IF phone hangs at BOOT LOGO, do this Action. ALWAYS use if DOWNGRADING or Coming from A CUSTOM ROM
6)Exit --- Closes command prompt window and exits
from above 6 menu options, which options do I have to follow(related to my phone's condition) in sequence to revive my phone?
I have moto g which is unrooted, stock and with locked bootloader.
You valuable reply is appreciated
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FORGET USB debugging and developer options, NOT required - thats NO - IGNORE , not needed
simply install mdm 2.54.exe and ADB v1.31
get phone into Fastboot mode with usb cable plugged in
run easyinstaller.bat
from menu
fmenu options choose [1] and reboot phone [4] to upgrade keeping settings
or [1], [5] and [4] to FULLY wipe and reset phone as new

reefuge said:
FORGET USB debugging and developer options, NOT required - thats NO - IGNORE , not needed
simply install mdm 2.54.exe and ADB v1.31
get phone into Fastboot mode with usb cable plugged in
run eastinstaller.bat
from menu
fmenu options choose [1] and reboot phone [4] to upgrade keeping settings
or [1], [5] and [4] to FULLY wipe and reset phone as new
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Thank you @reefuge sir for the prompt reply and for your guidance, which actually makes the task easier for me many thanks to you sir.
I will try step '[1], [5] and [4] to FULLY wipe and reset phone as new' as mentioned, and pray to god that my days of misery gets over, to revive my phone.
Do I have to place the 'extracted folder' in my PC's root folder(which is C: drive) or I can place that 'extracted folder' anywhere on PC and execute the 'eastinstaller.bat' from there?

smartandcool3 said:
Thank you @reefuge sir for the prompt reply and for your guidance, which actually makes the task easier for me many thanks to you sir.
I will try step '[1], [5] and [4] to FULLY wipe and reset phone as new' as mentioned, and pray to god that my days of misery gets over, to revive my phone.
Do I have to place the 'extracted folder' in my PC's root folder(which is C: drive) or I can place that 'extracted folder' anywhere on PC and execute the 'eastinstaller.bat' from there?
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anywhere as it includes (in extracted folder) ALL the files required to make it work

reefuge said:
anywhere as it includes (in extracted folder) ALL the files required to make it work
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Thank you @reefuge sir for the reply, and I will try this 'Easy Method' and I will keep you posted on its progress.
Once again thank you very much @reefuge sir and @vaisakmct sir as your replies helped me a lot, I hope this issue get resolved soon.

smartandcool3 said:
Thank you @reefuge sir for the reply, and I will try this 'Easy Method' and I will keep you posted on its progress.
Once again thank you very much @reefuge sir and @vaisakmct sir as your replies helped me a lot, I hope this issue get resolved soon.
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Ok, Guys I was able to run the 'EasyInstaller' and it worked perfectly and magically as it should supposed to be.
Unfortunately I was not able to resolve my problem so It might be something else.
@reefuge sir your 'EasyInstaller' was awesome, and I will highly recommend it to everyone for 1-step solution in need, please keep making these kind of awesome tools.
Thank you @reefuge sir and @vaisakmct once again for all your help. If you have anymore suggestion or solution regarding my problem please let me know.

TWRP, Root, Xposed k4 note with 6.0 M.M simple and 100% success with all files in 1.

Hi friends today I am going to tell you how to root k4 note which have Android 6.0 (M.M).
Many members have already given this process but in some place the needed files are missing and some other place the process is not explained clearly. So to slove this I have made all in one file and given the process as simple as possible by me.
This process have worked very fine for me. Rooted 8 k4 notes without any problem.
Read all and follow. And do it on your own risk. I am not responsible if anything go wrong.
First of all I would like to introduce myself ( I know it's not necessary but to some of them to believe my work )
Myself is Kaushik. I have been using XDA since 2 years but never opened an account and replied in posts. Now after learning a lot I thought I should also start replying. May be I am a junior member here but not truly a junior member.
I have flashed more then 250 mobile of all brands. And thanks to XDA my success rate is 99.7 %
Thanks to XDA to making me local gadget guru. Now here every one believe that if even service center also fail to slove some software problems but at last kaushik will surly pass.
OK now let's see how to root.
(This will void your warranty)
(Phone will factory reset, which means all of the apps and data will be gone, not the internal sd)
(To root Lenovo K4 note you need to first unlock the bootloader. See below to know how to do it )
1. First download the two files from the links I have given.
All files needed to install twrp and root are in one zip file. Link is below.
https://mega.nz/#!D8MAwSzK!BYSzl4FGE_dbLy5wwzS0lbwSSNbelB7eMmfwdQjDoos
Usb ADB drivers for k4 note. Link below.
https://mega.nz/#!281yHDoI!iuIynHRqf8ui7IffStBhwrJvHJ4NBn1eExy_MYpr13o
Now to unlock bootloader.
2. Now in your mobile go to 'Settings' / 'About Device' / press 7 times on built number to unlock Developer options.
3. Now go to Developer options and click on 'OEM Unlocking' and press enable.
4. Next enable the USB debugging.
Your bootloader is now unlocked.
Now in PC extract the downloaded files
5. Install lenovo adb drivers ( it is in the link I have provided ) on your pc
6. Go to adb folder and press and hold shiftkey and right click with mouse. Select open command from here.
7. type adb reboot bootloader You need to authorize the pc if not done already. (The phone will boot onto fastboot, you can see small fastboot written on the left corner of the screen once the phone boots)
8. Now open adb folder and open 'unlock_bootloder'. A message will be displayed in mobile to press volume up key to continue. Press volume up key. A message in pc cmd will display as press any key to continue. Now press any key.
9. Now in cmd type fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
A message will be displayed as done.
Next part is very important
10. After its done press volume up and down button together with power button. Once you see the lenovo white screen, release the power button, release the volume keys once the screen goes black, wait for few minutes till you boot into the new custom recovery.
To avoid black screen set brightness below 30 in twrp settings. ( Not so important if don't understand how to do it )
11. Now the recovery allow modifications by just swiping and the goto mount and tick system and go back
12. Now go to advance, then file manager, then system, and delete the file named, recovery from boot.p ( if you are facing problem plz see point 14. )
13. After done do back and flash supersu.zip. (it is in the link which I have provided)
Now you phone is rooted and the supersu app will appear in the app drawer.
14. If you are facing problem with file manager flash aroma file manager ( it is in the link ). It will open in twrp. Now go to system and delete recovery from boot.p.
If you do not delete the said file again stock recovery will be replaced. If it happens so again you must repeat the steps from step 1.
Next to install xposed after boot up install xposed.apk (app is in the link)
Next flash xposed zip file. (Zip in the link )
Please don't forget to hit thanks if it helped you.
It will make me post more and help others.
Thanks
Regards
Kaushik.

Is this process safe??

HELP ! Fastboot doesn't recognize my device
s230 update brought a lot of issues thus I downgraded to s218 & now on s219. I am able to get adb to recognize my device but not fastboot. Therefore I am unable to unlock bootloader!
When I type in " adb reboot bootloader" or click on the "unlock_recovery.bat" file provided, I get booted into a dark screen where "fastboot" is written at the bottom left & the command prompt window says < waiting for device> & I am stuck there until I reboot my phone.

Paras1259 said:
Is this process safe??
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Yes it's 100℅ safe bro. But how ever if you do any mistake I will not be responsible.

sujitmohanty2012 said:
s230 update brought a lot of issues thus I downgraded to s218 & now on s219. I am able to get adb to recognize my device but not fastboot. Therefore I am unable to unlock bootloader!
When I type in " adb reboot bootloader" or click on the "unlock_recovery.bat" file provided, I get booted into a dark screen where "fastboot" is written at the bottom left & the command prompt window says < waiting for device> & I am stuck there until I reboot my phone.
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I Too have faced same problem. But I have installed all the drivers and it started working back to normal. So install the drivers which I have given in the link. Plz hit thanks if helpful. And plz make sure you have unlocked bootloader in developer options

Ongoli Koushik said:
I Too have faced same problem. But I have installed all the drivers and it started working back to normal. So install the drivers which I have given in the link. Plz hit thanks if helpful. And plz make sure you have unlocked bootloader in developer options
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Thank you for the followup! I am surely gonna give this another go

What is the version of TWRP...
Sent from my Vibe K4 Note using XDA Labs

the internal memory is almost full after flashing twrp by this method.. any solution
the internal memory is almost full after flashing twrp by this method.. any solution plzz..

I am going to flash a new rom (6.0.1 ROM) ... So do I just flash Xposed??

anaynymous said:
I am going to flash a new rom (6.0.1 ROM) ... So do I just flash Xposed??
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i have a7010a48 and after flash to S219_160810_row missing imei and Version of the radio module.How to fix it.

sujitmohanty2012 said:
s230 update brought a lot of issues thus I downgraded to s218 & now on s219. I am able to get adb to recognize my device but not fastboot. Therefore I am unable to unlock bootloader!
When I type in " adb reboot bootloader" or click on the "unlock_recovery.bat" file provided, I get booted into a dark screen where "fastboot" is written at the bottom left & the command prompt window says < waiting for device> & I am stuck there until I reboot my phone.
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Bro you have to reset your lenovo vibe k4 note using spflash tool

bro, how to enter recovery mode for second time? i try press volume up+down+power, after white screen i release power button, after black screen i release all button, but nothing happend.. your tutorial fully working, i can install supersu.. plz help me..

salaminder said:
bro, how to enter recovery mode for second time? i try press volume up+down+power, after white screen i release power button, after black screen i release all button, but nothing happend.. your tutorial fully working, i can install supersu.. plz help me..
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Check this . you will be able to know
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF_F0G2eEhg
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udeshdhiman said:
Bro you have to reset your lenovo vibe k4 note using spflash tool
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Why do I reset?

Is this ROM works for all ROW numbers?
Hi Koushik,
I have some questions,
Is this ROM works for all ROW numbers? present my device having s232 ROW.
Is this process will erase internal memory, coz i want to root my device to recover some files from internal memory.
Can you give me replay on this
Thanks.

My Phone Volume Down broken
Hi Bro.
My volume down button was broken, any alternate method

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does it work in android 5.0 s152?

stock recovery
please i need stock recovery lenovo a7010a48 s232

can i delete TWRP

alsa7er said:
please i need stock recovery lenovo a7010a48 s232[/QUOTE
Flash whole rom via sp flash tool
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naandha114 said:
alsa7er said:
please i need stock recovery lenovo a7010a48 s232[/QUOTE
Flash whole rom via sp flash tool
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ok thank you:good:
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